MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Kay Ivey has scheduled a special election to replace a central Alabama legislator who announced she is resigning to take a position with the Trump administration. Rep. April Weaver of House District 49, consisting of…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama State Health Officer Scott Harris said the state’s coronavirus numbers are “not as good as we could hope for” as outbreaks continue. Harris said the trend in coronavirus numbers “depends which part of the state you are…
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Wallace Community College Demopolis announces new leadership -- along with new plans for expansion at the college. Blaine Hathcock is the new Campus Director…
Many churches have found creative ways to engage their congregation during the coronavirus pandemic. For some churches, their reach has been greater using online and drive-up services , but the Archdiocese…
The Montgomery Area YMCA's have reopened their doors, but with a few changes. Some of the changes were made to the operating hours. The Bell Load location is open Monday through Friday from…
Pike County residents are beginning to see the effects of the state's Rebuild Alabama gas tax increase. Crews have begun the process of fixing damaged rural roads in the county. "Some of…
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education are proud to announce that the nationally-recognized, high quality Alabama First Class Pre-K program will add 55 new classrooms…
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 20 parole hearings Tuesday as the Board resumed hearings following postponements because of COVID-19. The board Tuesday granted parole to two non-violent offenders and denied parole to 18 inmates, including 11 offenders…
Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the area of Seibles Road and Narrow Lane Road on Tuesday, May 19, at about 9:40 a.m. in reference to a body found. At the…
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a shooting in the 200 block of Burgwyn Road on May 5. According to court records, Leandre Moss, of Birmingham is charged with Burglary 1st degree…
Many students who planned on summer internships and the chance to build professional relationships saw those hopes dashed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are new opportunities in virtual internships, and experts say the skill sets gained in these unusual…
It’s been 22-years since a Macon County murder case went cold. Sylvia Dowdell’s body was found with multiple gunshot wounds under a bridge on Macon County Road 22 in 1998. She…
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Tuesday that ADOL has disbursed more than $1 billion in COVID-19 related unemployment compensation benefits. Alabama is paying benefits under all three programs covered in the CARES Act: Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation…
Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep border closed to non essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says border is a source of vulnerability so the agreement will…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County is back open for business. The county courthouse reopened to the public Monday morning -- for the first time in two months. A line…
The final day of the 2020 Alabama legislative session ended with both budgets being signed and Governor Ivey issuing an executive order on the allocation of federal CARES Act money. Some lawmakers felt…
Montgomery Regional Airport is now offering a fraction of the flights than it did just a few months ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Air travel has been one of the hardest-hit industries in the early days of the pandemic and…
Alabama Food Bank Association announced it received critical support from Wind Creek Hospitality to help provide 250,000 meals to Alabama families during the COVID-19 pandemic. This donation comes at a critical time for food banks in Alabama as they respond…
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed both the 2021 General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets. The budgets will…
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 49. This seat becomes vacant with Rep. April Weaver departing the Alabama Legislature to take a position within the Trump Administration. Governor Ivey…
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have announced a $500,000 donation to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to assist with testing and equipment in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the donation, Governor Ivey…
Alabama lawmakers are meeting for the final day of the legislative session amid a continuing dispute with Gov. Kay Ivey over how to use the state's $1.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds. Lawmakers will decide whether to accept, or…
Summer’s unofficial kickoff is just days away, and ALEA Troopers urge motorists and boaters to make safety a top priority. ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for road trips to the beach, lake or…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.27 million under a new program designed to encourage and continue research that will improve the lives of Alabamians. The grants were awarded to Auburn University and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville through the…
Montgomery Police Department is searching for a man wanted in reference to a Theft of Property incident that occurred on May 17. The incident occurred in the 9100 block of Eastchase Parkway. MPD is requesting assistance in identifying and locating…
